Summer Abroad Experience: University of Cantabria, Spain

The University of Cantabria (UC), an exchange partner university with Penn Engineering, is a dynamic medium-sized University located in Santander, in the northern Spanish coast. Hosted by UC’s Research Institutes, the summer program, newly launched in 2013, provides international undergraduates an exciting summer study abroad experience with hands-on research practice led by renowned research teams.

Programs Available

SEAS students may apply for either the Ocean Engineering or the Biotechnology summer program. A series of optional courses, common to all programs, round out the course selections, ranging from Modern Cosmology to Spanish Arts and Gastronomy. In addition, the programs include several tourist visits and offer a series of optional excursions, giving the students the opportunity to explore Spain´s fascinating northern coast.

Language of Instruction

Teaching will be in English; no Spanish knowledge is required. Teaching methodology, far from conventional lectures, will be student-based, encouraging students to explore by themselves, pose questions, and work in groups. Courses will include a variety of visits and activities.

Application

Application deadline: March 1, 2013. Applications received after this date will be considered only if space is available. Download the application here.